Machine Operator II (L&D Comez)

Cardinal Health Canada, with over 1300 employees nationwide, is an essential link in the Canadian healthcare supply chain, providing over 70,000 products to healthcare facilities and medical professionals across the country.

Cardinal Health-Gananoque manufactures many life impacting medical devices that help our customers thrive in a changing world. We are your humble partners, striving each day to make healthcare more efficient and effective and our patients as healthy as possible. We are more than 250 employees with 119 years of Canadian history, a deep understanding of the medical

devices we manufacture every day and a passion for innovation.

Cardinal Health-Gananoque is looking for positive and team-oriented individuals to join our Gananoque manufacturing center as Machine Operator 11, to support the production department.

Join our ECG team to make an impact by operating the disposable electrode machines, under the supervision of the Lead Hands and Production Supervisor.

Hours: Shifts will run on a 2 week basis from 7am to 7pm for days then from 7pm to 7am, for the night shift

Location: Gananoque, Ont

Essential Duties And Responsibilities:

1. Operation of electrode machines to produce disposable electrodes

• Set up machine with proper materials
• Monitor production runs and make necessary adjustments
• When necessary, replenish as many as nine different materials as they run out

2. Ensure quality of electrodes during production and maintain acceptable scrap levels

• Monitor production based upon feedback
• Make necessary adjustments as required, referring to specifications
• Perform random sampling and testing to control quality levels (gel weights, sensor tests)

3. Perform repairs and adjustments within operators capabilities

• Changing small moving parts (i.e. gel nozzles, springs etc)
• Report all major problems that require maintenance staff to supervisor
• Provide assistance to maintenance staff when required

4. Assign and maintain batch codes

• Record and verify batch code from each raw material
• Complete and maintain accuracy of documentation

5. Test new material or assist in developing new products (under supervisor/Engineering supervision)

• Set up for different materials
• Monitor and report results
• Make suggestions and work with others to improve development

6. Maintain cleanliness of machine and work areas

• Ensure machine is maintained in good operating condition (request repairs as needed)
• Ensure machine is free of grease, rust, dirt etc
• Ensure a clean & orderly work area by following the 5S standards to improve overall efficiency of operations

This Job might be for you if you have: 

• You have comprehensive Mechanical knowledge of equipment
• Your previous experience in a manufacturing environment would be an asset
• You have machine maintenance skills, high mechanical aptitude and problem solving ability
• You are detail orientated and take pride in producing work with high accuracy while achieving standard goals
• You enjoy a fast paced environment and are able to multi-task
• You are comfortable with lifting up to 50 lbs
• You have general knowledge of production practices
• You have the ability to work in a 24/7 environment
• You appreciate working in team environment where clear communication and quality control are crucial

Our Employees All Benefit From:

• Full dental and health benefits including life insurance from day 1
• Pension plan with employer matching level contribution

• Incentive Plan Participation

• Paid Vacation Days

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Paid uniform and safety shoes allowance
• In-house training on safety measures, production tasks and equipment

Cardinal Health is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Human Resources team is responsible for working with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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